Museum
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey, California
World-class aquarium on the old Cannery Row, with a giant kelp forest tank.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- Best to book
- Time to allow
- 4 hours
One of the best aquariums in the US, with a live kelp forest, sea otters and a jellyfish gallery. A good rainy-day or kid-friendly stop on the Big Sur run. Allow at least half a day.
Good to know
- Buy timed tickets online
- Weekday mornings are quietest
- Parking in town is limited
- Best time
- Weekday morning
- Getting there
- Downtown Monterey, paid garages nearby
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
- Drinking water
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